05/05/2016 •
MINUTES
WEST MEMPHIS CITY COUNCIL
May 5, 2016
A regular meeting of the West Memphis City Council was held on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. in
the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 205 S. Redding,West Memphis, Arkansas.
Invocation was given by David Mosely, Minister of First Methodist Church. Mayor Johnson called the
meeting to order at 1:35 p.m. Phillip Para, City Clerk, called the roll. Those present were: Mayor William
L H. Johnson, City Attorney David Peeples, City Treasurer Frank Martin and Councilors, Willis Mondy,
James Holt, Melanie Hutchinson, Lorraine Robinson, James Pulliaum, Ramona Taylor, Helen Harris.
Absent was: Councilor's Taz Tyrone, Tracy Catt, and Marco McClenden. Quorum being present, Mayor
Johnson proceeded with the meeting.
BID OPENING:
No bid openings were discussed.
PROCLAMATION
Councilor Helen Harris presented a Proclamation for the month of May in recognition of seniors for their
contributions in the community to Mr. Edward Coleman and Mr. Willie Jones, representatives for the
(NCBA) National Caucus and Center on Black Aged.
MINUTES
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Mondy to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
April 21, 2016 City Council meeting and approve them as submitted. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
R-1 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE ACCEPTANCE OF AN AMENDED
TIGER IV GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN AND UPGRADE TO THE EXISTING FRIDAY
GRAHAM INDUSTRIAL RAIL, THE ACQUISTION OF APPROXIMATELY 44 ACRES OF PROPERTY,
AND THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A TRANSLOAD FACILITY AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution. Councilor Taylor moved, seconded by Councilor Harris to
table until the next council meeting. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve tabling.
Councilor Pulliaum moved, seconded by Councilor Taylor to suspend the rules and read by title only R-2,
01, 0-2 and 0-3. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve.
R-2 A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FROM
MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO COMMERCIAL FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT
APPROXIMATELY 420 SOUTH AVALON, IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, CRITTENDEN COUNTY
ARKANSAS
City Attorney Peeples read the Resolution, Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor
Robinson to approve the Resolution. Upon Voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. The
Resolution was adopted and assigned No 2104.
0-1 AN ORDINANCE TO WAIVE COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF
APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 PORT ROAD,WEST MEMPHIS
ARKANSAS FOR ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,200,000)THAT WILL BE
USED AS A TRANSLOAD FACILITY AS PART OF THE TIGER IV GRANT THAT WAS AWARDED TO
THE CITY
Councilor Tayler moved to table, seconded by Councilor Robinson to table until the next council meeting.
Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve tabling.
0-2 AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE FROM R-4 MULTI-FAMILY, TO C-1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL
PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS CRITTENDEN COUNTY, ARKANSAS
LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 420 SOUTH AVALON,WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded
by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance for a SECOND reading. Councilor
Pulliam abstained from voting on the second reading due to his association with the VFW, sellers of the
property, the motion failed due to the lack of two thirds of a majority.
0-3 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE HIRING OF NORRITA LANGSTON FOR GRANT WRITING
FOR THE WESTMEMPHIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for the FIRST time. Councilor Pulliam made a motion,
seconded by Councilor Harris to suspend the rules and place the Ordinance on the second reading. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve. City Attorney Peeples read the ordinance for the
SECOND time. Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to suspend the rules
and place the Ordinance on a THIRD and final reading. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to
approve. City Attorney Peeples read the Ordinance for a Third time and final time. Councilor Taylor made
a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve the Ordinance. Upon voice vote, the voting was
unanimous to approve. The Ordinance was adopted and assigned No. 2406.
PERMISSION REQUEST
Councilor Pulliam made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve payment to Crisp Contractor
in the amount of$163,713.80 for payment# 1 and $62,193.75 for payment#2, for the Southland Drive
Job 110610. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous to approve payment.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to approve Planning Commission
recommendations as presented. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. (See attached copy)
Councilor Taylor made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to approve Councilor Catts request for his
charitable contributions of$300.00 dollars to be paid to the Good Neighbor Center and $1,045.84 dollars
to be paid to Families in Transition. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliam made a motion, seconded by Councilor Robinson to approve Councilor Taylors request
for her charitable contributions to be paid to the following charities $100.00 to Young Lives$100.00 to
American Legion Auxiliary$100.00 to Families In Transition $100.00 to the Boy Scouts$100.00, to the
Girl's Club Crittenden County and $109.58 Main Street. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
Councilor Pulliaum made a motion, seconded by Councilor Taylor to approve Councilor Robinson
charitable contribution of$609.58 to be paid to the Fifteenth Street Church of God and Christ. Upon
voice vote, the voting was unanimous.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Airport Commission: The Airport anticipates completing the Master Plan Update early Fall Stacy Morris is
currently working on the Forecasting section. Another Public Meeting will be held once a draft of the 20-
year plan is completed. The Houston Commemorative Air Force Chapter is considering flying their Boeing
B-17 Bomber to the West Memphis Airport this summer for tours and rides. This is one of 10 remaining
airworthy B-17's in existence. If West Memphis is selected, it will be a wonderful opportunity to see, first-
hand, a true piece of World War II aviation history. The Airport has been reclassified in the FAA National
Asset Study as a Regional facility. This update should be published this fall in conjunction with the
National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.
Public Works Committee-Councilor Taylor reported that the Public Works Committee called a Special
Meeting on April 21, 2016 to review the bids for two new%ton pickup trucks, one for the Sanitation
Department and one for the City Shop. The low bid of$50,638.00 was awarded to Bennage Chevrolet:
The Public Works Committee held a regular scheduled meeting on April 5, 2016, the cost estimate for the
Nino Bridge Rehabilitation Project was submitted they are going to use STP Attributable funds. A 20%
match is required, it will be split between West Memphis and Marion each share is expected to be around
$93,000. Councilor Taylor reported the total for recycling in April was 13,060 pounds there was one waste
pick up in April. Contractors also started construction on Southland Drive on April 4t'and significant
improvement has been made in the first two weeks. The pump on the Flush Truck that was given to the
Street Department by Utilities has been repaired and will be put into service. Code Enforcement has
been concentrating on grass sweeps. Councilor Robinson reported on Keep West Memphis Beautiful.
clean up will be on Saturday May 7, 2016 registration starts at 8:00 and there has been a great response
from people wanting to help. Councilor Robinson presented the litter index report West Memphis received
a 1.4 score. Councilor Robinson said that people are excited throughout the City. There has been great
improvement and she is looking forward to having a nice clean city and wants to encourage everyone to
come out to help and enjoy some refreshments afterwards.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NIA
None
CITIZEN REQUEST
Councilor Monday made a motion, seconded by Councilor Harris to allow Contractor Sherman Jones to
address council. Mr. Jones had not previously signed up for citizen's request prior to the start of Council.
City Clerk Para called role. The request failed due to lack of a unanimous consent.
Having no further business to come before the City Council, Councilor Pulliam moved, second by
Councilor Taylor to adjourn. Upon voice vote, the voting was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
2:10 p.m.
PASSED and APPROVED this_19th_day of May 2016.
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHI ' ' ARA, CITY CLERK
Minutes prepared by: Patricia Lane, Jr. Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS
West Memphis!,Arkansas 72301
Planning and Development
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TO: Mayor William H.Johnson and City Council Members
FROM: Christine Byrd,Planning Commission Coordinator
DATE: April 29,2016
RE: Recommendations from the regular scheduled Planning Commission meeting held on
Wednesday,April 27,2016, to the Mayor and City Council, on Thursday, May 5,2016.
I. Lot 4-A,Lot Split Plat of Lot 4,South Avalon Subdivision,Approximately 420
South Avalon,Application Case#SD-01-16—The Planning Commission reviewed and
recommended to approve the Lot Split Plat of Lot 4, South Avalon Subdivision for the property
owners,represented by Mr. John Flippo, of Max Alley, for the property located at approximately
420 South Avalon.
The Commission recommended approval, subject to the following criteria:
1. Proper execution of all Certificates;
2. Installation of grading and drainage improvements as required by the Department
of Public Works;
3. Approval of the improvement plans by the West Memphis Utility Department,as
to easements;
4. Installation of stonn water management requirements and other improvements,as
required by the City Engineer.
II. Comprehensive Plan Change,Application Case#CP-01-16—The Planning
Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan Change request made by the property owners
and recommended the Comprehensive Plan be changed from Multi-Family Residential to
Commercial,for the property located at approximately 420 South Avalon.This property contains
1.28 acres.
Planning Commission Recommendation
April 29,2016
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III. Rezone Application,Case#RZ-01-16—The Planning Commission discussed and
reviewed the Rezone Application request made by the property owners and recommended to
rezone the property located at approximately 420 South Avalon from R-4,Multi-Family
Residential to C-i, General Commercial District. This property contains 1.28 acres.
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